Grigris and living chameleon… Two “wizards” arrested for trying to marabout the president

Stupefied! – Two men were arrested for witchcraft in Zambia, accusations taken very seriously in this southern African country, but behind which lie other grievances against a political opponent

“Two sorcerers, ready to bewitch President Hakainde Hichilema, were arrested” in Zambia according to the local daily Daily Nation Zambiain an article relayed by International Mail. They were allegedly found “in possession of various gris-gris, including a live chameleon”. In particular, they should be prosecuted under the Witchcraft Act for “possession of amulets” and “alleged mastery of witchcraft”.

The accusations are taken seriously. Among the reactions, the Protestant Adventist Church believes that “it is sad to note that, in a country that claims to be Christian, people use witchcraft to bewitch others. »

Like an air of political pretext

According to the police, the two “witches” were recruited by the brother of the opposition parliamentarian, Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, arrested on charges of “attempted murder” in particular. Accusations that his party, the Patriotic Front, considers to have been created from scratch.

Since Hakainde Hichilema came to power, personalities critical of his administration, such as the opponent Fred M'membe or the journalist Thomas Zgambo, have(…) Read more on 20minutes

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